Chris Cantarella didn’t have to worry too much about rebuilding the confidence of the Belleville softball…
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Limited alternate routes created for some former DeCamp commuters from Belleville & North Arlington
There’s good news local commuters who would have otherwise been stranded as DeCamp Bus Lines halted…
Safer, better-looking crosswalks come to Belleville
The girl in the blue hoodie feigned as if she was going to brush some pink…
Hundreds remembered on Vietnam War Veterans Day
“They shall not grow old”…. the 261 young men who fought in Vietnam and are buried…
BUNCH COMES HOME
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., certainly…
ALERT — DeCamp Bus Lines ceasing operations to and from Manhattan April 7
Commuters who travel between the local area and Midtown Manhattan are going to find a new…
Nominal recreation fees approved for Belleville kids & School 1 redevelopment plan is adopted
It’s official now — Belleville kids who participate in recreation programs will have to pay for…
Melham wants a ‘Great Lawn’ upgrade while some want smart meters that accept coins
No matter what, Belleville wants the “Great Lawn,” an open space of greenery at the intersection…
Street will be renamed for Belleville native, Smithsonian secretary
A street intersection where the current Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute spent his formative years will…
Raising funds to save historic Belleville church
The Belleville Dutch Reformed Church, for years, has suffered from all sorts of damage and now,…
Belleville’s schools chief named to prestigious nationwide Leaders to Learn From list
Richard Tomko, the superintendent of Belleville’s Public Schools, has been the recipient of many honors…
Belleville, one of only a few NJ towns to not charge for rec programs, may soon change that … for all the right reasons
Play ball, kids! But you’ll have to pay for the privilege. That’s the current thinking of…
SAL 105 sends $1K in Girl Scout cookies to vets near and far
American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 made life a…
Belleville Historical Society celebrates Lunar New Year
Did you know the first Chinese community in this part of the U.S. was not in…
A message from Fr. Ivan Sciberras as Catholic Schools Week kicks off
As you read this, Catholic Schools Week, observed around the country, will be in full swing. …
Many have not yet applied for ANCHOR rebate, Melham says, but you still have until Feb. 28 to do so
State officials say many eligible taxpayers have not yet applied for a tax rebate through the…
Solar panels, installed in most Belleville schools, will $ave on power, teach kids importance of ‘Green’ living
The Belleville School District says it is moving ahead with cutting-edge initiatives to create a cleaner,…
Belleville girls basketball enjoys bounce back season
To fully grasp the meaning of the 7-2 start Belleville’s girls basketball team has gotten off…
Melham: Deadline for ANCHOR rebate applications extended to Jan. 31
The State of New Jersey has extended the application deadline and are expanding eligibility for the…
North Arlington girls, Belleville and Kearny boys win holiday basketball tournaments
The holiday tournament week has been a successful one for The Observer Area basketball teams. Three…
The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022
It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…
Belleville wrestling excels at Kearny Tournament
Before the season, Joe Pizzi told his Belleville wrestling team that it had the talent to…
Belleville Historical Society honors town’s (and Nutley’s) war heroes on Wreaths Across America day
This is a long-time BHS tradition initiated by its president Mike Perrone
3,000+ enjoy Belleville’s annual Winterfest
Like a scene ripped from a timeless holiday classic, there was Deputy Mayor Thomas Graziano, proudly…
Shovels in the ground for Belleville’s newest redevelopment project
More new luxury apartments are coming to Belleville and it was all made a reality Dec.…
Belleville Historical Society expands for Wreaths Across America Day
Every year, the Belleville Historical Society takes part in Wreaths Across America Day. But in 2022,…
Tomko appointed to governor’s taskforce
Gov. Philip D. Murphy announced the appointments of 23 new members to the Task Force on…
Belleville Christmas tree lighting & winter fest slated for next week
Township is also accepting letters to Santa at three locations
Belleville’s Florence Coughlin turns 100, gets visit from Melham
Centenarian's home had Belleville's first-ever in-ground pool.